John Weir Funeral Directors Chatham

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John Weir is an independent funeral directors offering high quality services covering all of Chatham.

Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

25 New Road
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4QJ

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

About Us

John Weir Funeral Directors in Chatham is built on a long tradition of high quality bereavement care in the local community.

With locations throughout the Medway towns, they have full professional and experienced staff, enabling them to provide first class facilities and a comprehensive range of services. Whether the funeral is simple or elaborate, John Weir’s expertise will ensure that the funeral arrangements are carried out with the highest of standards.

Anna Daltrey, Cert FAA, the Chatham branch manager, will be at the office to assist you Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Outside of these hours, the telephone line is open to receive calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

John Weir Funeral Directors is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF). On top of this, it is also the first funeral director in Kent to join the international, invitation only organisation, Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

Call John Weir Funeral Directors in Chatham now to find out more about the services that they can offer, or to begin planning the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Geoffrey   Birchall

Geoffrey Birchall

Aug 1928 - Sep 2026

Dot   Brown

Dot Brown

Mar 1943 - Aug 2026

June   Margaret Stoneman

June Margaret Stoneman

Jun 1938 - Sep 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasize the care and attentiveness shown by staff throughout the funeral arrangements and service itself. They repeatedly mention being kept informed at every stage, with regular phone calls and emails providing reassurance during a difficult time. Several describe feeling supported not just as customers, but as people going through significant grief, with staff checking in on their wellbeing even after arrangements were complete.

On the day of the funeral, families consistently highlight how smoothly everything ran. They praise the professionalism and dignity of those conducting the service, the attention to detail in following their specific wishes, and the respectful manner in which their loved ones were cared for and transported.

Communication emerges as something families return to again and again. Many note that even complex requests were handled without fuss, options were explained clearly, and staff were readily available to answer questions or make adjustments, which helped reduce stress during an already overwhelming time.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Georgina Overton 3rd Feb 2026

    Kind and compassionate. John Weir provided an excellent service. 

  • 5 Fiona Murray 19th Jan 2026

    Amazing service and attention to detail from start to finish. Les was always available to speak to and nothing was too much trouble. Third time the family have used John Weir and always received the same first class service. Would recommend them every time

  • 5 Catherine Cackett 22nd Dec 2025

    Supportive, efficient and very professional service. Thank you 

  • 5 John McLaren 24th Nov 2025

    Excellent help and service from start to finish

  • 5 Zoe Phillips-Reid 14th Nov 2025

    Amazing service, Les was brilliant, everything ran so smoothly, and I thank john Weir from all my family and I 

  • 5 Karen Riches 25th Oct 2025

    Very friendly and they can’t do enough to help. 
    I’m more than happy to recommend. 
    Thank you 

  • 5 Edward Jordan 20th Oct 2025

    Very supportive and tentative. Caring and loving. Always in contact with me on ongoing information and updates. Les and Kathryn the celebrant, certainly gave my mum the remembrance cremation that my mum would of been proud of. Thank you

  • 5 Christina Morris 13th Oct 2025

    From beginning to end nothing was too big an ask. Outstanding and respectful dealing us and our loved one. I would highly recommend and we will be using Weirs no doubt in the future.
    Les ensured I understood all through the process as this was the first time I've had to deal with a funeral of a close loved one and my head was mush.
    Highly recommend.

  • 5 Kevin Price 30th Sep 2025

    Les kept us informed the whole time and our wishes were fully respected.
    Our dad was given the utmost care and respect

  • 5 Janine Shedd 22nd Sep 2025

    All was done professionally and they were very helpful

  • 5 Victor West 12th Sep 2025

    Excellent in every aspect- respect, empathy, efficiency: recommended without reservation.
    Full praise for all organisation ( Les) and action on day of funeral (Kevin and team). 

  • 5 Maureen Reed 7th Sep 2025

    From my first phone call expressing an interest in using the services at John Weir, Les the manager at the Chatham branch, demonstrated very professional support at a very difficult time. He was on hand to guide us through the funeral process efficiently and clearly for which we are are extremely grateful. We couldn't have wished for a better or more personalised send off for my husband! Thank you.

  • 5 Kirk Austin 26th Aug 2025

    Fantastic People and les was so much help with everything I needed thank you for giving my mum the best send off 

  • 5 Kelly Turton 25th Aug 2025

    Les at The Medway Branch of John Weir Funeral Service was fantastic, He was very nice and kept calling to make sure all is ok.
    Thank-you very much.

  • 5 Ann Etienne 10th Aug 2025

    Les a true kind, professional man. He supposed me through out the whole process from start to finish. Nothing was a problem. Saying thank is not enough.

    He showed nothing but kindness, sopport, understanding and empathy during a very sad and difficult time. We salute you Les xxx

  • 5 Raymond Quiller 2nd Aug 2025

    I cannot express my gratitude enough for the first class handling by John Weir in relation to my Fathers passing. From the outset the professionalism and engagement was exemplary and I must say a special thank you to Les. His coordination and compassion shown were a credit to the company. I would not hesitate in signposting others to use John Weir in the future.

  • 5 Keith Ross 15th Jul 2025

    We found John Weir extremely professional.
    From the very first phone call right through to the drive home after the funeral .
    We honestly didn't know where to turn but John Weir made our journey flow. With
    the phone calls they made to
    inform us and all the updates we couldn't have asked for a better group of people.

  • 5 Georgina Overton 29th Jun 2025

    Les supported me through the whole process with kindness and empathy. The team on the day were brilliant. I knew dad was in safe hands, thank you! 

  • 5 Christine Troster 22nd May 2025

    Hello
    Having recently used the services of John Weir Chatham branch, I can only give praise. 
    Les was my contact and he dealt with our sad loss with such professionalism, calm, empathetic and efficient. He led us through the difficult journey, checking every detail along the way so that everything was as it should be on the funeral day. He was always readily available to speak to on the phone and answered emails and text messages promptly which was much appreciated.
    We had a lovely celebrant conducting the service, Kathryn who all attendees were impressed by. Thank you for Kathryn.
    Also the funeral director and staff on the day of the funeral were so kind and exact in their duties.
    I, my family and my cousin Dea’s friends are so grateful that the service befitted such a lovely lady and helped us remember her with a smile. 
    Thank you to all
    Chris

  • 5 Juliet Hickson 15th May 2025

    The whole process was made easier to cope with at these difficult times. I always felt at ease. Les was so understanding, supportive and very patient. I really appreciate the support I received and eternally grateful. Thank you so much Les and the team for looking after us, you're amazing.

  • 5 Ben Lee 8th May 2025

    Les at Chatham was fantastic from start to finish, even though we went for a more simplistic service we never felt like we were getting less from the team at John Weir. From making arrangements to the actual day everything went off without a hitch. Also did an amazing job finding the Celebrant, Sarah Lamport, for the service, after only a few hours with me and the family she was able to pull together a fantastic tribute to our mum

  • 5 Kerry Schultz 6th May 2025

    Les was fantastic, nothing was too much for him. He made a sad experience less stressful with his support, guidance and help. Our family have used John Weir for years and they are always the best at what they do.

  • 5 Inez Fairclough 6th May 2025

    John Weir funeral directors were so supportive from the moment my Dad passed all the way to the funeral. I couldn’t have asked for anymore, Les took so many phone calls and emails from me and never failed to help, he deserves a medal. I highly recommend this company at the saddest time in your life to support you and make it as stress free as possible. Thank you to everyone at John Weir but especially Les and the guys who took my Dad on his final journey. You made it all extremely special.
    Inez and family

  • 5 Noelle Blakeman 29th Apr 2025

    Thank you Les for looking after our needs and making the day flow smoothly. We appreciate all the help adding photos and music and the calls to make sure all was on track. 

  • 5 Julie Stratford 18th Apr 2025

    From the very first phone call with Les I felt comfortable & at ease, when we went to make arrangements for our mothers funeral we knew that our mum would be looked after with Les & all at John Weir, on the day of the funeral nothing was too much trouble & their care was excellent, I am very grateful to Les & his team for looking after us as a family at a very difficult time 

Address
25 New Road
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4QJ

Open map

Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Georgina Overton 3rd Feb 2026

Kind and compassionate. John Weir provided an excellent service. 

Fiona Murray 19th Jan 2026

Amazing service and attention to detail from start to finish. Les was always available to speak to and nothing was too much trouble. Third time the family have used John Weir and always received the same first class service. Would recommend them every time

Catherine Cackett 22nd Dec 2025

Supportive, efficient and very professional service. Thank you 

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